A FATHER charged with possessing an offensive weapon during a mass brawl which broke out after a right-wing and counter protest claims he was brandishing a wooden artificial knife and not a blade, a court heard.

Asif Zaman (48), of Wellgate Mount, Rotherham, is also charged with violent disorder along with nine other men after trouble broke out on Wellgate following a Britain First rally and counter protest on September 5, 2015.

I really do think it is better to wait until the end of both the trials to make any judgements.
Remember: innocent until proved guilty
_____________
… and haven’t two (or is it one) of the people have already pleaded guilty of offences?